About Me
I have always been interested in people and the way we interact with each other. Having therapy myself for the first time was transformative and inspired me towards a career path of working with others in a supportive and facilitative way.
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I have worked within a range of professional settings and have the following qualifications: a BSc in Psychology (from The University of Hull), a PGCE (from The University of Roehampton) and a Masters degree in Counselling (from Monash University, Australia).
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Originally from the Midlands, I enjoyed living and teaching in London before working in Hong Kong for fourteen years. I returned with my family, to live in the UK in 2013, and gained my BACP registration in the same year.
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I set up my counselling practice in 2014 and have been working with people in Bath and (via online working), across the world, since then.
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I intend to bring warmth, humour and a grounded approach to every working relationship that I encounter.
How I work
Whether this is your first time to counselling, or you have experienced therapy before, an initial appointment is a key way for us to experience what working together could look like and how you feel about the person to person dynamic. Choosing a therapist to work with is an important process - I will be transparent about how I see I can support your needs and I will invite you to reflect on how comfortable you feel before we agree to working together.
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Weekly appointments are advisable at the start of therapy. Goals are defined and periodic reviews will be incorporated, to ensure that sessions continue to best meet your needs.
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As therapeutic goals are met, the review process will point towards our working together ending. At this stage, we agree when we will bring working to a close with a closing appointment.
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I am a Registered and Accredited Member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I abide by the BACP Ethical Framework. My BACP registered member's number is: 063740.
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Counselling agreement/Privacy statement/GDPR
In line with professional good practice guidelines and GDPR directives, you will be asked to complete my Counselling Agreement which includes a Privacy Statement about (personal) data collection and storage.
I am a registered Data Handler with the ICO. My ICO registration number is: ZA277707
Face to face and online appointments
I offer face to face appointments at my office on Chapel Row, Bath. I also offer online appointments using secure platforms: VSee, Zoom and WhatsApp.
Fees
The standard fee for each 60 minute appointment (including initial appointment) is £55.
A small number of concessionary fee spaces of £50 per appointment are available: if you are a key worker, if you are in full time education or, if you are currently without employment. Please ask about the current availability of these spaces.
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